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fiveohhh
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Joined: 15 Jul 2004
Posts: 78
Location: MN
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: BES900xl
Grinder: Vario
Roaster: FR+8

Posted Fri Jul 27, 2012, 6:43pm
Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

mcknightp Said:

Probably not something we'd release, but I'll ask the question.

CHeers, Phil

Posted July 27, 2012 link

Thanks Phil! This would make my BDB the ULTIMATE espresso machine! I'm still debating the open source espresso machine that was kickstarter funded. My wife would appreciate it if I could take hat one off the list:)

compaddict
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Joined: 30 Dec 2011
Posts: 51
Location: Auburn, CA USA
Expertise: I like coffee

Espresso: BDB
Grinder: Proline W/Mazzer burrs
Drip: Capresso MT600
Roaster: Behmor

Posted Fri Jul 27, 2012, 9:18pm Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

We were just driving home and talked about how nice it would be to turn our BDB on with an iphone.

BubbaDude
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Joined: 8 Jan 2011
Posts: 493
Location: Frisco Bay
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: Breville Dual Boiler
Grinder: Baratza Vario
Vac Pot: Yama
Drip: Clever Coffee Dripper
Roaster: Hottop 2KB

Posted Fri Jul 27, 2012, 9:47pm Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

compaddict Said: We were just driving home and talked about how nice it would be to turn our BDB on with an iphone. Posted July 27, 2012 link Yeah. Come to think of it, they used to have a coffee cam at Cambridge University in England. It was a web cam pointed at a Chemex pot that people could consult before deciding whether to make the trek to the coffee room, presumably to gauge the time it would take for a caffeine fix. One of the big time Internet pioneers said it was the best application of networking technology he'd ever seen.

"I've Scaced many HX/E61 machines, seeing shot variances of up to 8-10F or more. [The BDB] stays within 1F." - Mark Prince

biochemgawd
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Joined: 26 Mar 2006
Posts: 63
Location: Canada
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: BDB
Grinder: Vario

Posted Fri Jul 27, 2012, 9:52pm
Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

compaddict Said:

We were just driving home and talked about how nice it would be to turn our BDB on with an iphone.

Posted July 27, 2012 link

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(although this would presumably work with the majority of espresso machines _other_ than the BDB)

John

Posted Sat Jul 28, 2012, 11:37am Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

I just ordered 5LBs of Redbird so I have some sort of benchmark.. I can not get a sweet shot to save my life. I am trying to be as scientific about the whole dose/grind thing as I can. Starting with 18g then going finer finer.. Can't get over three bar. Went to 19g and pull 9 Bar... Tried my fav Kona roasted to c+, some MX a c++ and finally a NIC at c. I don't know if I am over roasting or if my beans are not suitable for espresso. Taste wise, everything tastes dark, bitter and burnt (to varying degrees of course). Uhg.

amandagates
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Joined: 29 Jul 2012
Posts: 1
Location: USA
Expertise: Just starting

Posted Sun Jul 29, 2012, 6:35am Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

When this espresso machine arrived at my house I had high hopes as it's pretty pricey for a home unit. I have to say that it exceeded my hopes. Easy to use and it produces the best espresso. Will it last and be trouble free? I can't say yet as I've only had it a week however it sure seems like a top quality product.

Posted Sun Jul 29, 2012, 8:09pm Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

I'm settling in on good Americanos.. I have the Vario set one below full fine on macro and the micro about half way. 19.5 grams fills the 18g single wall 18g portafilter right to the top with gentle tapping. Getting a good firm and even tamp. First drips fall 10-11 seconds and finish 30-35 seconds. 7-9.5 BAR.

Posted Mon Jul 30, 2012, 11:19am Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

Could it be I am pulling too long a shot? I'm trying to fill my shot glass to near the top (half crema).. Are ther two blonding stages or one?

fiveohhh
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Joined: 15 Jul 2004
Posts: 78
Location: MN
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: BES900xl
Grinder: Vario
Roaster: FR+8

Posted Mon Jul 30, 2012, 4:30pm
Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

compaddict Said:

Could it be I am pulling too long a shot?
I'm trying to fill my shot glass to near the top (half crema)..
Are ther two blonding stages or one?

Posted July 30, 2012 link

I suppose that depends on the size of your glass... I would go by volume. Since you have a scale, weight would be the ideal measurement. Here are some good starting points.

Posted Wed Aug 1, 2012, 3:37pm Subject: Re: Breville Dual Boiler BES900XL Owners Thread

Redbird is here. With my naked I ground 18.5 fine enough to choke, still getting channeling.. No spritzers. Two micros at a time I can get a decent volume right at 40 seconds (after two adjustments). Still channeling. I am dosing using my finger to level and not tapping. One even tamp with about 20-25 LBs, no twisting. Taste wise It's still a little on the dark side without any complexity. I feel it will taste better without the channeling!

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